Addressing Food Insecurity: An Evaluation of Factors Associated with Reach of a School-Based Summer Meals Program

One in six US households with children experiences food insecurity, with higher rates in the summer. Approximately 3 million children receive free meals each summer weekday through the US Department of Agriculture ’s Summer Nutrition Programs. However, participation in these programs has been declining in recent years and is lower than participation in programs that serve free or reduced-price meals during the school year.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - July 2, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Henry Litt, Allison Polke, Jamie Tully, Anna Volerman Tags: Research Source Type: research